ARGcast - Another Retro Gaming Podcast

It's happening, ARGonauts! Nintendo is playing coy, but we are pretty sure the N64 Classic is going to happen soon. The Koalition's Jakejames Lugo comes back on to discuss what will be on the mini console as well as what SHOULD should be on it.

We kick things off in the news appropriately enough with the latest evidence that the N64 Classic is real. That's followed by found footage of a scrapped Shenmue remake, Analogue coming out with a modern Sega machine, a new House of the Dead that's hitting arcades, and Rare coming out with their own merchandise. Stay tuned at the end of the show also for a very in-depth discussion on the Red Dead Redemption 2 team working 100 hour weeks.

The Stage of History gets into some Nintendo 64 goodness in anticipation of the N64 Classic with the tubular Wave Race 64 and underappreciated Doom 64. Robert then gets tactical with Starcraft 64 in Obscura. We also have our game giveaways for Batman: The Telltale Series and The Plague, then we fire up another round of Random Select. Who could Robert be this time?

Rumor: Nintendo 64 Classic Leaked

Scrapped ‘Shenmue’ Remake Projects Revealed

The Mega Sg console looks like a home run for Sega fans

‘House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn' Finally Arrives, Gets New Launch Trailer

Rare is opening its own online storefront

'We Were Working 100-Hour Weeks,' Red Dead Redemption 2 Head Writer Says, Then Clarifies

Jakejames Lugo's GoFundMe

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Hearing that The Walking Dead developer Telltale Games would be going bankrupt was bad enough news for fans. Then the layoffs that put over 250 employees in dire straits with no severance pay made things worse. That's when David reaches out to former Telltale community manager  Nathan Ortega to figure out what happened.

Join David and Nathan in a candid discussion of the work culture within Telltale Games that laid the groundwork for its eventual downfall. They also discuss declining game sales since the breakout hit of The Walking Dead, how that success developed bad habits for the company, and the way that Tales from the Borderlands was actually self-satire for the work conditions employees were in. The phrase "Handsome Jack is Telltale" pretty much says it all.

Although this is the end of Telltale, the lives of those employees negatively impacted are still going. Show kindness. Show support. Show humanity. Remember that there are people behind the games we all enjoy.

Daxnd Studios - Slipstream Scalawags

Nathan Ortega on Twitter

Telltale employees Ko-fi thread via Emily Grace Buck

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Throw those Pokeballs, ARGonauts! Kinsey Burke and Kelsey Lewin of Metal Jesus Rocks come back on the show to get into everything Pokemon. That includes the games, TV show, and more spinoffs than you can shake a Jigglypuff at.

Before embarking on adventure, we hit the week's news starting with Obsidian possibly getting bought out by Microsoft. That's followed by the return of 6D shooter Descent, what's coming to Pokemon Go, and Konami teasing fans with Suikoden. 

The Stage of History unleashes our inner Pokemaniacs with the fanservice-laced Pokemon Yellow and the franchise's 3D debut Pokemon Stadium. Robert then reveals his love for Pokemon Puzzle League in Obscura. Be sure to grab hold of our game code giveaways, then stick with us for another round of Random Select. Who could David be this time?

Rumor: Microsoft to Acquire 'Fallout: New Vegas' Developer Obsidian Entertainment

Descent is reborn on Nintendo Switch, other platforms

'PoGo' Announces "Gen 4" Pokemon Are Coming

Suikoden series portal website relaunched

Netflix 'The Witcher' Cast Revealed

Dreamcast 2 Switch

Midway Gaming Box Set To Drum Up Nostalgic Memories

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Don't lose your head, ARGonauts! We're talking about the games in the platformer genre that are not your typical run-of-the-mill. Evan Bourgault joins us again to share along with us the more obscure platformer titles we played and would like to see come back. Prepare for unlikely heroes such as a rocket-propelled marsupial, pink-haired feral child, and a mummy who lost his head!

Before jumping into our main topic, we get into the news about a company buying up the publishing rights for over 60 games from the Acclaim library. That's followed by Ed Boon sharing behind the scenes footage from Mortal Kombat 3, a Dance Dance Revolution movie that's in the works, and some more NES games coming on Nintendo Switch Online.

The Stage of History this week welcomes the head-turning platformer Dynamite Headdy and the wild PlayStation classic Tomba! Robert then shoots out ahead with Sparkster during Obscura. Don't forget to grab our game code giveaways, then stay awhile for another round of Random Select. Who could Robert be this time?

'Street Fighter: The Movie' and More Acclaim Game Rights Snapped Up

Ed Boon Shares Classic Behind-the-Scenes ‘Mortal Kombat 3’ Video

'Dance Dance Revolution' Movie in the Works

Nintendo Switch Online adding three more NES games

Sony Confirms No Playstation Experience For 2018

New 'Harry Potter' Video Game Footage Leaks

Bushiden - A Futuristic, Ninja Action Platformer

Feral Frontier

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Now you're playing with power, ARGonauts! We finally have an episode dedicated to all things Nintendo with Nintendo Enthusiast writer Tarah Bleier. She joins us to chat about the company's history including their 60+ years time as a trading card company and how they came into creating video games. We also get into our favorite consoles, games, and memories provided to us by the house that Mario built.

We first jump into the plethora of news this past week including the Telltale closure and the repercussions of that. Then we dive into the Bowsette phenomenon that has taken the Internet by storm. That's followed by announcements for Castlevania Requiem and Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy, Nintendo Switch fans wanting Jet Set Radio, and a Diablo animated series coming to Netflix.

This week's Stage of History goes way back with Shigeru Miyamoto's first game Radar Scope followed by one of Nintendo's more modern hits Animal Crossing. Robert then sees red with Nester's Funky Bowling in Obscura. Don't forget to grab ahold of the game code giveaways for Rogue Aces and Deep Sky Derelicts, then stick with us for another round Random Select!

Former Telltale Games Devs Open Up After Layoff News, The Toxic Way Company Handled It

Anime Artists Turn Bowsette into a Social Media Icon

CASTLEVANIA REQUIEM RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Coming To PC, Current-Gen Consoles

Sega Fans Really Want The 'Jet Set Radio' Series on Nintendo Switch

Diablo Animated Series Reportedly On The Way

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Think you know music? Think again! David speaks with video game composer Rob Hubbard to speak on his career. Learn about how he mastered creating complex compositions within the limits of the Commodore 64, and how he brought his talents to America to work for Electronic Arts.

Rob Hubbard was responsible for beloved music from games such as Monty on the Run, Skate or Die, Road Rash, John Madden Football, and so many more! This episode of ARGcast Mini is even filled with samples of his music for you to enjoy. Few musicians in the gaming industry have as wide or impressive of a body of work that spans across console generations from the Commodore 64 to the Sega Genesis.

Our conversation covers his beginnings in the gaming industry, how he comes up with such complicated pieces, his decision to make the move to America to work for Electronic Arts instead of working on Amiga titles, and more. He even gives his insight on how video game music has evolved over the years.

Project Hubbard

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ARGcast is going to Japan! Well, maybe not literally. We welcome back on friend of the show Andre Tipton of Real Otaku Gamer to look into our favorite Japanese exclusive games for the Famicom and Super Famicom. Be ready for some spooky scissor men, kid vampires, Donald Duck, and more.

We're jammed with news at the top of the show starting with Sony "doing what Nintendoes" with the reveal of the PlayStation Classic. We then tackle the latest from Nintendo with highlights from the last Nintendo Direct. That's followed by Konami possibly doing right by Castlevania with a modern bundle, Capcom's talks to make new Okami and Viewtiful Joe games, and a couple of Mega Man titles getting the special cartridge treatment from iam8bit.

This week's Stage of History is turning Japanese with Konami Wai Wai World and Seiken Densetsu 3 (sequel to Secret of Mana), then Robert never says die with the Famicom title The Goonies in Obscura. Don't forget to nab our game giveaways, and finally stick around for some Random Select! Who could Robert be this time?

PlayStation Classic Announced, Coming This Holiday Season

Nintendo Direct Recap

‘Castlevania Requiem’ Rated For PlayStation 4, Features Two Classic Games

Capcom Almost Teamed Up With Platinum Games For New ‘Okami’ and ‘Viewtiful Joe’ Games

iam8Bit Re-Releasing Two Mega Man Nintendo Classics In Beautiful New Colors

Jesus Saved My Saturday Night: A Weird Famicom Game Worth Playing

Seth Rogen drops Duck Hunt ‘secret’ on unsuspecting Twitter

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Time to go on a globe-trotting adventure, ARGonauts! Broken Sword creator Charles Cecil charms us with his presence in this latest ARGcast Mini. Join us as we discuss the beginnings of his point and click adventure series, the state of the adventure genre in history, and the story on those Broken Sword movie rumors.

Along with talking all things Broken Sword, Charles also tells us a story about parallels to his games and The Da Vinci Code as well as how he got involved with The Da Vinci Code movie. Plus we spend some time gushing over our love for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul in terms of their storytelling structure.

We will have another ARGcast Mini very soon for you all, so stay tuned for that. It will have David speaking with game composer Rob Hubbard whose music was prominent during the Commodore 64 era. He also had an impact on EA games after moving from England to America. Until then, keep it retro!

Revolution Games

Broken Sword 5 - The Serpent's Curse on Nintendo Switch

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Come on and slam, ARGonauts! We welcome back on the show HipHopGamer to chat about our favorite retro games that are about the sport of basketball. Join us for a debate on simulation vs arcade, talking about the first basketball games we played, and we even read your responses on favorite basketball games and memories.

We hit the news before the court starting off with the reveal of a new Samurai Shodown game (and HipHopGamer's very real reaction to it). Then there's the latest on retro consoles Polymega and whatever Intellivision has up their sleeve. And Robert brings up the return of a classic from the Oddworld franchise.

The Stage of History has us "on fire" with basketball classics Double Dribble and NBA Live 97. Robert then gets physical with the NBA Jam precursor Arch Rivals in Obscura. Be sure to stick around for our game code giveaways, then stick around for what is probably the shortest game of Random Select ever!

'Samurai Spirits' Announcement Trailer Revealed, Coming in 2019

Polymega Retro System Announces Sega Saturn Support, Pre-Orders Sell Big

Intellivision Entertainment to Fully Unveil New Console at Portland Retro Gaming Expo

'Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath' Coming To Nintendo Switch

Timespinner

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It's an ARGcast double feature! We welcome Mel Kirk of Zen Studios back on the show to talk about Pinball FX3 acquiring the rights for Williams/Bally pinball tables. What do they plan to do to make hardcore pinheads happy? We dig into that and more! Plus David speaks with the likes of Swery (Deadly Premonition, The Good Life), Tommy Refenes (Super Meat Boy, Super Meat Boy Forever), Greg Johnson (ToeJam & Earl franchise), and others at PAX West.

Having essentially two main topics this week means we had to cut down our usual format. Still, there was plenty of news to get into starting with Superman himself Henry Cavill being cast as Geralt of Rivia for The Witcher Netflix series. That's followed by news that the last Doom II secret has apparently been revealed after 24 years, and SNK teasing a new game. Could it be Samurai Shodown? The Last Blade? Either way, we're excited!

Don't forget to also grab hold of our game code giveaways. Then Robert has one more news story to drop on the return of Ninja Warriors that will make fans of co-op brawling happy. Stay tuned next week for our usual format, ARGonauts!

'The Witcher:' Henry Cavill Cast as Geralt in New Netflix Series

Final DOOM II Secret Discovered After 24 Years

SNK Hints At Major New Game Reveal Next Week

Zen Studios Expanding Pinball FX3 With Williams Bally Arcade Tables

Williams™ Pinball Coming to Pinball FX3 – Steam Beta Now Live

Taito’s Ninja Warriors Game For Nintendo Switch Gets New Trailer, Multiplayer

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